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The Iris Nebula - Wide Field, Kevan Noble
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The Iris Nebula - Wide Field

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The Iris Nebula - Wide Field

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The Iris Nebula, NGC7203At 1300 light years away and 6 light years across, The Iris Nebula, NGC7203, is a bright reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. The light emitted by the star cluster in the centre of this nebula, reflects from the interstellar dust and gives the blue colour, and due to the resemblance with the iris flower, the name of this object. The brownish area around the reflection nebula consist of “space dust” blocking the light from the stars behind it creating blank, dark areas. Second image for me exposing the dust, which takes a bit of patience in post processing.

Taken 10 - 13 August 2022 96% - 98% Moon.
L = 120 x 120s
R = 30 x 120s + 25 x 300s
B = 30 x 120s + 25 x 300s
G = 30 x 120s + 25 x 300s
13 hours 15 minutes Total

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The Iris Nebula - Wide Field, Kevan Noble